Sohail Ahmed is a system administrator with over 9 years of experience managing server infrastructures across Microsoft and Linux platforms. He currently works as a system administrator at VoiceTrust, where he manages 20 servers and the company's virtualized and Active Directory environments. Previously, he worked at PTCL and TEKenable, where he was responsible for managing servers, networks, Hyper-V, SharePoint, and Exchange. He has extensive technical skills including Microsoft server administration, Exchange, SQL Server, and Linux. He holds several IT certifications including CCNA, MCTS, and MCSA.

1. Sohail Ahmed – System Administrator
SOHAIL AHMED
CURRENT POSITION: System Administrator
EMAIL: sohailhost@hotmail.com
Cell: +923365341421
OBJECTIVE
To pursue satisfactory growth personal and professional via a challenging career. I seek a quality environment
where knowledge is shared, utilized and enhanced for the growth of the organization and self.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accomplished systems administrator with over 9 years of experience managing server infrastructures and data-
center operations across multiple platforms (mostly Microsoft, partially Linux). Effectively plan, install, configure and
optimize the IT infrastructure to consistently achieve high availability and performance.
Proven ability to create and deliver solutions tied to business growth, organizational development and
systems/network optimization. Skilled problem identifier and troubleshooter, managing systems, projects and teams
in a range of IT environments.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Extensive experience in installation, administration and networking in various environments.
 Highly skilled at Microsoft Server platform (starting from Windows 2000 up to 2012) Administration
including configuration of Active Directory, DNS, IIS, DHCP etc.
 Exchange 2007 Administration (in clustered environment having different roles like Mail Box server, Client
Access Server, Hub Transport Server , Edge Transport Server)
 Experience in Virtualization (both Hyper-V and VMWARE).
 Sharepoint Administration (both installation and configuration, expertise in Sharepoint Designer).
 Familiar with configuration of network devices (like Cisco PIX Firewall, DFL-800 Dlink firewall, Configuring
Mobile VPN)
 Databases Management (worked mostly on SQL Server starting from 2000 up to 2012 and partially on
MySQL)
 Linux (worked on bind as DNS server and squid as proxy server)
 Configuration of Barracuda Antispam firewall X1000
 Team Foundation Server 2008 Administration
EDUCATION
Master of Computer Sciences (2005-2007) SZABITS University, Islamabad
Bachelor of Computer Sciences (2001-2005) Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
CERTIFICATIONS
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) SharePoint Server 2007 Administration (MOSS)
MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Installation and Maintenance
MCSA 2012 Certified Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

2. Sohail Ahmed – System Administrator
EXPERIENCE
1. VoiceTrust. www.voicetrust.com
Apr 2013 – Current
Working as System Administrator at VoiceTrust (Pvt) Ltd, managing the company’s entire servers and Network. My
responsibilities include:
 Managing around 20 servers.
 Managing the server platforms for Windows 2012 Server and Windows 2008 Server
 Managing Virtualized environment (using Hyper-V).
 Managing Active Directory Accounts
 Managing SQL server Databases (both 2008 and 2012)
 Installation of company’s voice infrastructure (using scripts) in company’s internal cloud as well as at client
premises.
 Managing Office 365 SharePoint, for company’s internal use.
2. PTCL. www.ptcl.com.pk
Jun 2010 – Apr 2013
Worked as Assistant Manager (System Administrator) at PTCL, managed the company’s entire servers concerned
with our Unified Communication Project. My responsibilities include:
 Managing around 44 servers.
 Managing the server platforms for Windows 2008 Server and Windows 2003 Server
 Maintaining Hyper-V, Active Directory Accounts Management, and Database Backup Plans
 Providing Webhosting, email hosting and OCS accounts support to our clients.
 Managing Microsoft’s Office SharePoint Server 2007/2010 (MOSS) SharePoint, which involves installation and
maintenance of the MOSS server and its backup plans.
 Managing Microsoft’s Exchange Server 2007.
 Managing Microsoft’s OCS 2007.
 Managing SCOM 2007
 Managing DNS Servers for Broadband users Nationwide.
3. TEKenable Ltd. www.tekenable.com
July 2008 – May-2010
Worked as Manager Network Operations at TEKenable, managed the company’s entire network in Pakistan and
Ireland. My responsibilities include:
 Managed the network for 30 plus employees
 Managed the server platforms for Windows 2008 Server and Windows 2003 Server
 Maintained Hyper-V, Active Directory Accounts Management, and Database Backup Plans
 Provided DBA services to clients at Buro Happold Limited
 Managed Microsoft’s Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) SharePoint, which involves installation and
maintenance of the MOSS server and its backup plans.
 Resolved all issues involving the network
4. AKSA-SDS (Pvt.) Ltd. www.aksa-sds.com
February 2005 – June 2008
Worked as Network Administrator at AKSA for three and a half years, managed the network of 18 servers of which
two were on the Linux platform and the rest were Windows-based. Key responsibilities:
 Maintained 2 domains and over 150 workstations
 Implemented, monitored and reported on performance and problem resolution
 Responded to technical queries using the company’s’ standard procedures
 Dealt with technical issues of corporate clients, and ensured customer satisfaction/retention

3. Sohail Ahmed – System Administrator
 Maintained regular communication with the management to build relationship, identify their issues and take
effective measures to resolve them.
REFERENCES
Malik Ibrar Anjum Mobile: +92-321-5398366
Accounts Manager, TEKenable Pakistan
Ch. Afzal Ahmed
Senior Web Developer, AKSA-SDS Pakistan Mobile: +92-300-5518911
Umair Wajid
AM , PTCL Mobile: +92-331-5466911
Tahir Habib
Director PMO , VoiceTrust Mobile: +92-300-5010595
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Permanent Address: House # 60-D, Sector 4-B, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed,
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Telephone contact: +92-335-5341421
Date of Birth: December-02-1982
Nationality: Pakistani